Although I have not participated in these Synergy challenges before, the e-mail from them in my mailbox the other day intrigued me. I think that students would be excited by the Winter Challenge, which is to design and produce a game. The deadline is April 1, 2012. There is no entry fee. See the website … Read more
I have never been good at building things, or at solving spatial puzzles, for that matter. But Bridge Builder is an intriguing problem-solving game that your students will enjoy. The object is to use the provided triangles to create a bridge for the motorcycle. You can rotate the triangles and change their size, if you … Read more
I read this article on Larry Ferlazzo’s blog, and experienced the same reaction he apparently did when he first realized he was missing a key piece to student’s reflections in the classroom. I have been trying to incorporate more self-reflection into the school day, and now I see that I’ve forgotten a vital part of … Read more
I like patterns. This week, I started by sharing some QR Code Countdown Calendars. Yesterday, I chose to share a link to Countdown Calendars. So, today, I will focus once again on QR Codes. I found an article on the Langwitches blog that gave a wonderful idea for using QR codes with art. You should … Read more
Next week, November 13-19, is Geography Awareness Week. I think we can all agree that we could stand to brush up on our geography skills. This site, produced by National Geographic, has some great activities for doing that. You can print out a booklet of “missions”, or go to the online version. The wording in … Read more
I learned about Manga High a few weeks ago, but wanted to explore it more before sharing it. Now that I’ve had a chance to delve into it a little, I can’t wait for everyone else to try it! Manga High is a free math resource for K-12. Teachers can register entire classes, and no … Read more